The Westran Lady Hornets pulled off a three-peat as New Franklin Tournament champions by defeating the host New Franklin Lady Bulldogs 45-35 Friday.
It was all New Franklin early.
After that bucket, Westran held the Lady Bulldogs scoreless the rest of the second quarter and made it a 16-14 game at half. The Lady Hornets went ahead early in the third.
Kalynn Carroll finished with 14 points and was named Freeman Financial and Insurance Outstanding Player of the Game. Westran built its lead as high as eight in the third. Lydia Burnett hit some more shots from beyond the arc to keep New Franklin in striking distance.
Westran, though, maintained its lead.
Kate Hollman scored a game-high 17 points while Kharigan Fuemmeler had 11. Burnett put in 12 on four threes for New Franklin. Westran held standout Lily Chitwood to six points. The Lady Hornets move to 8-4. New Franklin falls to 10-2.
Westran coach Alex Thomas Postgame:
New Franklin coach Parker Gross Postgame:
